SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO
THE SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND THEIR CHARITABLE WORKS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; THE RELIEF OF POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net decrease in funds of £2,117,028 for the year, driven by a net expenditure of £1,988,143 and net losses on listed investments of £1,432,096. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £2,802,671, which they consider meets their policy target of approximately one year's expenditure on unrestricted funds, although they note this level has been influenced by stock market volatility.
What the accounts disclose
“Three employees earned over £60,000 per annum or more (including benefits but excluding employer’s pension contributions) during the year (2024 – one).” — page 44
“The trustees are aware that this level of reserves meets the amount required by the above policy but are also aware this has been influenced by stock market volatility.” — page 22
“During the year, the charity made a donation of £20,000 to a family member of one of the trustees. This donation was made in line with the charity’s objectives and criteria, which the individual fully met.” — page 52
“At 30 June 2025, Digby Stuart College Trust owed the charity £18,744 (2024 – £18,744).” — page 52
“During the year, the charity made a donation of £20,000 to a family member of one of the trustees. This donation was made in line with the charity’s objectives and criteria, which the individual fully met.” — page 52
“At 30 June 2025, Digby Stuart College Trust owed the charity £18,744 (2024 – £18,744).” — page 52
“During the year, the charity made a donation of £20,000 to a family member of one of the trustees. This donation was made in line with the charity’s objectives and criteria, which the individual fully met.” — page 52
“At 30 June 2025, Digby Stuart College Trust owed the charity £18,744 (2024 – £18,744).” — page 52
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 3 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/09/2020)
Trustees
- CATHERINE ANNE LLOYD
- SISTER CHRIS EDWARDS
- Sister Bernadette Porter
- Sister Lorraine Ann Pratt
- Sister Margaret Wilson
- Sister Marianne Tavares
- Sister Sheila McNamara
- Sister Stephanie Ann Romaine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.4m | £4.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.3m | £3.3m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.3m | £3.2m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.1m | £3.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.0m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net decrease in funds of £2,117,028 for the year, driven by a net expenditure of £1,988,143 and net losses on listed investments of £1,432,096. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £2,802,671, which they consider meets their policy target of approximately one year's expenditure on unrestricted funds, although they note this level has been influenced by stock market volatility. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | £2.4m | — | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF SAINT JACUT | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF THE RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY IMMACULATE VIRGIN | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS (PICPUS) | £297k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF LA SAINTE UNION DES SACRES COEURS UK CIO | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |